New York Association of Towns President Tina Ward shared details about the organization’s annual training and conference.
Ward talks about how the conference had 14 resolutions and four constitutional changes adopted. She shares the key priorities, which include home rule and increased highway funding. Ward emphasizes the importance of networking among the 933 towns to share best practices and challenges. She also highlights the need for better education in public service roles and praised the State Comptroller’s office for its financial guidance and auditing support. Ward aims to strengthen NYAOT’s influence with legislators to better serve local communities.
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